Doubled native population in Algeria census figures
Fragmented 19th century survey notes an Algerian census showing rapid growth of Arab and Kabyle populations from 1856 to 4,071,000, with related remarks on migrations and wartime logistics. Mentions Canadian hay exports, British use, and a review by Emory B. Johnson on canal commissions. Also references Pan American exhibit and Hostetter's Bitters as medical remedy notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Al.peres
Kabyle
Africa
South Africa
War
Cuba
Fragmented city sketch from an old paper
An OCR fragment describes a long narrow city by a lake with about 70 000 people and a 28 mile length of the town, noting narrow width and suggesting a system of some kind. The text is garbled with stray letters and incomplete phrases.
Fresh Air in Paris Tunnels and Urban Ventilation
In Paris Metro tunnels carbonic acid remains below one percent amid frequent opposing trains acting as ventilators. A 1900 note cites Mrs Robins of Norwich praising a cure for consumption. The World's Great Cities article lists city populations exceeding 100,000 and 600,000, plus over a dozen over one hundred thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Railway of
Paris
Tamsare Pino
Thos. RoBbins
Maple Street
Norwtch
Mrs Hulda Jakeman Recommends Vegetable Compound
Mrs Hulda Jakeman wife of the president of the Mormon Church in Salt Lake City Utah endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's periodic pains. She writes she dreaded the approach of her menstrual period before discovering the remedy and notes relief after using it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Jakeman
Jakeman of
The
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dean Mus
Relief Tables From Lydia Pinkham Herb Remedy
Mrs Hulda Jakeman of Salt Lake City reports intense pain and lasting illness ended after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the tonic with restoring her health and relieving all her aches for over two years, endorsing the product for female complaints. The advertisement claims genuine testimonials and urges women to follow Pinkham's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Jakeman
Hays
Lydia E. Pinkhaw
Lda
Jakesan
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jakeman
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Pinkham
American Goods Spark South American Trade Surge
A New York manufacturer notes a rising U S exports surge to South America with shiploads of plows and carriages to Buenos Aires and London routes filling every inch of space. He cites cheaper American products, quicker delivery, and a growing market share replacing Europe in Latin markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South America
New York
Europe
England
France
Germany
Moline
London
Buenos Ayres
Annnan
Hog Ripened Whisky Legend From Doylestown Tavern
A Philadelphia Record correspondent recalls a village inn near Doylestown where a tavern keeper named Billy advertised a special hog ripened whisky. Patrons watched a balanced plank scale set over a hog pen as the whisky aged, attracting locals with the odd brewing method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Doylestown
Ths Pro- Prietor
Suchceed
Billy
Hog feeding platform and whisky ripening scheme revealed
A narrative describes a yard operated hogs feeding on a swinging floor that tilts toward a whisky cask platform, causing motion transfers that allegedly ripen the spirit. It notes Uncle Billy’s hogs fattened by frequent feeding and ends with a quip about bachelors versus married men and a population figure for Australia of 3,975,366.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Billy
Adironack guide recalls lifesaving forest fire tale
A seasoned Adirondack guide recounts a near death night in the woods. With soaked wood and no matches he used sparks from a swift head strike to ignite paper, start a bonfire, and rescue himself and companions from darkness and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adirondack
New York Tribune
New York City
Vuin
Frost Proof Orange Hybrid Promises Frost-Resistant Fruit
United States efforts to breed frost resistant oranges yield twelve evergreen hybrids from crossing Japanese farm stock with Florida sweet orange. These new varieties are the hardiest ever, valued as hedge plants by Southern nurserymen and offering potential for fruit of good quality. Grapevines bred to resist curoulure and root diseases show hardy qualities and may counter California vine disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florida
California
The Mandsomest Calendar of the Season
A Moran painting calendar issued by the General Department Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway offers ten colors and twelve by ten inch reproductions. Priced at twenty five cents, requests should be sent to FF A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
General Department
Chicago
Milwaukee St. Paul
A. Miller
Fire Devours Most Catoosa Buildings In Oklahoma Town
Practically every business building in Catoosa I T has been destroyed by fire leveling shops and offices. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night with extensive damage reported across the main commercial district. Local officials began assessing losses and investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoosa
I. T
Admiral Schley to be guest of Maryland society in Chicago
Time proves all things and Wizard Olcare grows pale after forty years as the Maryland Society of Chicago prepares an entertainment in honor of Admiral Schley this month. John W. Reese, once a New York salesman, returns home from the Klondike a rich man mourned as dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Maryland Society of Chicago
Olcare
John W. Reese
New York
Klondike
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Catholn
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Ansini
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Alverta
Atlee
Western
Pealey
Omaha, Neb
Alexander
G. B
Mall Pet ‘McPhee Bullatoe Denrer
Hanes
Whipple
Minden
John 8. Clark
Columbia University
Vear
Neltizen
Hall
Fd. Che ‘Co
Toledo
Cheney &Co
Teatimoniaiatres
Buenetto
N. M
Alice Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Henry Wells Terry
Babylon
L. L
America
J. C. Knoess
Velcann
Harvard
Schuylerville
Emall Country
Hanna
McKinley
Hanne
Washington
Australian Commonwealth
Garde
Adirondacks
California Fig Syrup Co
Louisville, Ky
San Francisco
Cal
New York, N. Y
Kansas Towne
ALZER
St.Jacobs Oil
Price
Capsicum
Abe
State Street
New Ro
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Shores & Shores
Cea
Bickford
al Eetre
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